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Sealey VAG VS862 Instructions Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and
properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS, AND
CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE, FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
VS862 - 2 - 151107
MODEL: VS862
SOFTWARE ≤ V2.4

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Instructions For:
VAG CODE READER AND
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    3.2. OBDII/EOBD Diagnostics 3.3. Oil Service Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS.
  • Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  WARNING! Ensure that Health and Safety, local authority and general Workshop practice regulations are strictly adhered to. DO NOT use the unit if it, or any attachment, is damaged.  Maintain the unit in good and clean condition for best and safest  performance. If required, ensure that the vehicle to be worked on is adequately supported  with axle stands or ramps and is chocked. Put transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for  manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged. Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety equipment is  available from your Sealey dealer. Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear jewellery and tie  back long hair. WARNING! Use extreme caution when working around the ignition  coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running. DO NOT connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or  engine running. Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical fires  nearby. Account for all tools and parts being used and do not leave them on or near  the engine. Keep code reader dry, clean and free from oil, water and grease. Use a mild ...

  • Page 3: Product Information

    DTC library from the Sealey website (www.sealey.co.uk) and update your VS862 with the latest code and retry your problem vehicle.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    3) N BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or returns to the menu. It is also used to set up the unit when being pressed and held for at least 3 seconds. UP SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves up through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one DTC is retrieved, moves up through the current screen to the previous screens for additional DTCs and definitions. DOWN SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves down through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one DTC is retrieved, moves down through the current screen to the next screens for additional DTCs and definitions.

  • Page 5: Keyboard

    “↑” -- A flashing up arrow indicates additional information is available on the previous screen. “pd” -- Identifies a pending DTC when viewing DTCs. 2.5 Keyboard Do not use solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak the keypad, as the keypad is not waterproof. 2.6 Power The external power of the scan tool is provided via the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC). Just follow the steps below to turn on the scan tool: Connect the OBD II Cable to scan tool.
  • Page 6 Use the UP/DOWN Scroll Buttons to select From the Main Menu: System Setup and then press the Y button. Follow the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the following setup options. Main Menu 1) VW/AUDI 2) OBDII/EOBD 3) Oil Service ►4) System Setup Contrast Adjustment From the System Setup menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Contrast, and press the Y button. System Setup ►1) Contrast 2) Display Test 3) Keyboard Test From the Contrast menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to increase or decrease the contrast.
  • Page 7 Display Test The Display Test is used to check the LCD display. System Setup menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select From the Display Test and press the Y button. System Setup 1) Contrast ►2) Display Test 3) Keyboard Test Press the Y button again to start test. Look for missing spots in the solid black characters. Display Test Press [Y] to test. Look for missing spots in characters. Press <N> to return. When completed, press the N button to return.

  • Page 8: Vehicle Coverage

    System Setup 1) Contrast 2) Display Test ►3) Keyboard Test Press any key to start test. When you press a key, the key name should be observed on the display. If the name does not show up, then the key is not functioning properly. Keyboard Test Press any key to Start test to display name. Key: Double [N] to Return N to return to the previous menu. Double press 2.8 Vehicle Coverage The VS862 VW/AUDI Code Scanner is specially designed to work with most Volkswagen and Audis sold worldwide of 1990 or newer models. If a VW/ AUDI has a 16-pin “OBD-II style” Data Link Connector (DTC), the code reader will work. If it has an old-style 2x2 Data Link Connector (DTC), then it depends on whether there are 4 or 3 wires connecting to the pins.

  • Page 9: Oil Service

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 VW/AUDI Diagnostics Reading Codes CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running. Turn the ignition off. Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC). Plug the OBDII connector to the vehicle’s DLC. Turn the ignition on. But do not start the engine. Y button. The Main Menu will be observed on the display. Press the Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select VW/AUDI from the menu and press the Y button. Main Menu ►1) VW/AUDI 2) OBDII/EOBD 3) Oil Service...
  • Page 10 DTC library from the Sealey website (www.sealey.co.uk) and update your VS862 with the latest code and retry your problem vehicle. The numbers (01, 02, 15, 03, 08, etc) in front of the system names refer to the physical addresses assigned to the systems, not the sequence of the systems to be arranged.
  • Page 11 Select Function ►1) Read Codes 2) Erase Codes 3) ECU Information 4) Readiness Test If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes present, the display will indicate, “NO CODES ARE STORED IN THE MODULE!” If there are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes present, the DTC number and its definition will show on the LCD display. The sub-code, the communication protocol, the sequence of the DTC currently being observed and the total number of codes detected will be observed on the upper right hand corner of the display. When a DTC’s definition covers more than one display screen, use the Y button, as necessary, to view any additional information. If the DTC definition is not available, an advisory message prompting you to refer to the vehicle service manual will be observed on the display.
  • Page 12 Erasing Codes CAUTION: Erasing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes may allow the scan tool to delete not only the codes from the vehicle’s on-board computer, but also “Freeze Frame” data and manufacturer specific enhanced data. Further, the I/M Readiness Monitor Status for all vehicle monitors is reset to Fail status. Do not erase the codes before the system has been checked completely by a technician.
  • Page 13 If the codes are cleared successfully, an “ ERASE DONE!” confirmation message will show on the display. Press any button to return to the previous menus. If the codes are not cleared, then an “ ERASE FAILURE!” message will appear. Press the N button to return to previous menus. Viewing ECU Information ECU Information To view , use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Information from Select Function menu and press the Y button. Select Function 1) Read Code 2) Erase Code ►3) ECU Information 4) Readiness Test If the scan tool is not connected or no communication is established with the vehicle yet, then refer to Reading Codes from 1 to 7 at Paragraph 3.1.
  • Page 14 Readiness Test Important: The Readiness Test function is used to check the operations of the Emission System on OBD2/EOBD compliant vehicles. It is an excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to an emissions program. “Pass”...

  • Page 15: Obdii/Eobd Diagnostics

    Readiness Test ↓ EGR Sys. Pass Heated O2 Pass O2 Sensor(s) Pass A/C Pass Sec. Air Inject Pass EVAP Sys. Fail Press the N button to return to previous menus. 3.2 OBDII/EOBD Diagnostics Reading Codes CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running. Turn the ignition off. Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC). Plug the OBDII connector to the vehicle’s DLC. Turn the ignition on. But do not start the engine. Press the Y button. The Main Menu will be observed on the display. UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select OBDII/EOBD from the Use the menu.
  • Page 16 If the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s ECU (Engine Control Unit), a “LINK ERROR!” message shows up on the display. Verify that the ignition is ON; Check if the scan tool’s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC; Verify that the vehicle is OBDII/EOBD compliant; Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to on and repeat the procedure from step 5. If the “LINK ERROR” message does not go away, then there might be problems with the scan tool communicating with the vehicle.
  • Page 17 P0118 06/06 ISO9141 ↓ Pressure Control Solenoid A Control Circuit Low The DTC number will appear on the upper left hand corner and its definition will show on the body of screen. The type of code (Generic or Manufacturer specific), the vehicle protocol, the sequence of the DTC currently being observed, the total number of codes detected and the module ID will be observed on the upper right hand corner of the display. If the code being displayed is a pending code, the Pd icon will be observed next to the DTC number on the upper right hand corner of the display.
  • Page 18 If the scan tool is not connected or no communication is established with the vehicle yet, then refer to Reading Codes from 1 to 8 at Paragraph 3.2. 2) A warning message comes up asking for your confirmation. Erase Codes Erase Trouble Codes! Are you sure? <YES> NO 3) If you do not want to proceed with erasing the codes, press the N button to exit. A message of “command cancelled” will show up. Y button. If you do wish to proceed to erase the codes, then press the ERASE DONE!” confirmation If the codes are cleared successfully, an “...
  • Page 19 3.3 Oil Service Turn the ignition off. Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC). Plug the OBDII connector to the vehicle’s DLC. Turn the ignition on. But do not start the engine. Press the Y button. The Main Menu will be observed on the display. UP/DOWN scroll button to select Oil Service from the menu, and press the Y button. Main Menu 1) VW/AUDI 2) OBDII/EOBD ►3) Oil Service 4) System Setup UP/DOWN scroll button to select vehicle maker, and press Y button. Oil Service 1) Auto Detect 2) Audi ►3) VW 4) Seat 5) Skoda UP/DOWN scroll button to select a vehicle, and press Y button to...
  • Page 20 Select Vehicle ↓ 01) Golf 3 02) Golf 4 ►03) New Beetle 04) Passat 05) Passat B5 06) Passat 97 UP/DOWN scroll button If your vehicle is not listed on the screen, use to select Others from the menu, and press Y button to confirm. Resetting Longlife Oil Service UP/DOWN scroll button to select Longlife Oil from the menu, and press Y button. Oil Service ►1) Longlife Oil 2) Non Longlife Oil 3) Set Insp. Interval UP/DOWN scroll button to select Service Reset from Longlife Oil menu, and press Y button.
  • Page 21 Service Reset RESET OK! Press any key to con. UP/DOWN scroll button to select Set Oil Type from To set oil type, use Longlife Oil menu, and press Y button. Set Oil Type ►1) Diesel 2) V6Tdi 3) Petrol 4) Non Longlife Oil UP/DOWN scroll button to select an oil type according to that of your vehicle. Longlife Oil menu. Press any key to return to Oil Type Reset RESET OK ! Press any key to con. To view oil type, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select View Oil Type from Longlife Oil menu, and press Y button.
  • Page 22 Longlife Oil 1) Service Reset 2) Set Oil Type ►3) View Oil Type Lifelong Oil menu. View oil type on screen and press any key to return to View Oil Type Non longlife Oil Press any key to con. Resetting Non Longlife Oil Service UP/DOWN scroll button to select To reset non longlife oil service, use Non Longlife Oil from the Oil Service menu, and press Y button.
  • Page 23 Non Longlife Oil 1) Service Reset Press any key to return to previous menu. Service Reset RESET OK ! Press any key to con. Setting Inspection Interval Set Insp. Interval is used to set oil service interval of different channels of various vehicles. To enter Set Insp. Interval menu UP/DOWN scroll button to select Auto Detect from Oil Service menu, and press Y button.
  • Page 24 Manual Setup Can’t Auto Detect! Please Try Others. Press any key to cont. It is recommended to use Auto Detect to enter Set Insp. Interval menu. UP/DOWN scroll button to select Set Insp. Interval from the Or use menu, and press Y button. Oil Service 1) Longlife Oil 2) Non Longlife Oil ►3) Set Insp. Interval UP/DOWN scroll button to change value as desired.
  • Page 25 Mil. Since Service Channel No 40 (Mil) Current Value Set Value <700> [N] = Next, [Y] = Save/Exit ] = Change Setup ︽ ︾ UP/DOWN scroll button to change value as desired. N button to move to next setup screen. Time Since Service Channel No 41 (Day) Current Value Set Value <15> [N] = Next, [Y] = Save/Exit ] = Change Setup ︽ ︾ UP/DOWN scroll button to change value as desired, and press Y button. Different vehicle supports different oil service channels; so retrieved channel numbers may vary from one vehicle to another. Normally, a vehicle supports 3-5 channels. 1/3 to the upper right corner of the screen indicates the total number of supported channels and their sequence.
  • Page 26 INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode. Sole UK Distributor 01284 757500 www.sealey.co.uk Sealey Group, sales@sealey.co.uk 01284 703534 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. email ≤...

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